Area Controls Manager - Charlotte, NC

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you: 

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.  

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! 
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. 
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.  
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.    
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.  
• Learn more about our benefits here!

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as onsite in the Charlotte, NC office.

As an Area Controls Manager, you will be responsible for leading the controls business and building the controls team in the Charlotte area. You will manage all aspects of the business with direct responsibility for execution and targeted profitability while leading your team to accomplish specific objectives. Responsible for $5M - $10M in controls revenue.

What you will do: 

• Drive controls profitability for the office and achieving specific Annual Operating Plan priorities.
• Manage performance by monitoring controls personnel effectiveness and efficiency in relation to customer service and operating plan goals. 
• Support the Regional Controls Leader in delivering business results and sharing department vision. 
• Organizes and schedules all assigned controls personnel. Identifies and prioritizes projects and plans jobs in detail.
• Directly supervise controls fulfillment personnel assigned. 
• Functions as the primary interface between the customer, vendors, sub-contractors, and internal expertise within the sales organization and fulfillment organization. 
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff. 
• Maintains and improves current customer relationships while seeking out other project development and sales opportunities.
• Reviews and validates contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans. 
• Confirms Trane's ability to meet the controls department performance and financial requirements by obtaining and analyzing customer data, project data, and implementation issues prior to accepting the project.
• Leads as a local controls operations safety professional to establish & maintain a work culture that makes safety priority #1. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises up to twenty (20) associates in the controls department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, coaching and mentoring employees along with resolving problems.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent experience with a minimum of ten to fifteen years of related Mechanical Controls Project/Team Leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial/ commercial HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS), is an absolute must. (Candidates without a strong working knowledge of mechanical systems / HVAC control systems will not be considered.)
• History of success in coaching and collaboration.

Compensation: 

Total compensation for this role will include base pay plus an incentive plan. 

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.